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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

Hearty French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup for Cozy Evenings

This French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a comforting dish that combines rich flavors and tender meat for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 pounds Beef Short Ribs use bone-in for optimal broth richness
  • 4 large Yellow Onions aim for sweet or yellow onions for best caramelization
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for sautéing onions
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use other oils with high smoke points
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced offers the best flavor
  • 6 cups Beef Broth choose high-quality, preferably low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce adds umami and complexity
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf discard before serving
  • 4 sprigs Thyme fresh is preferable
  • to taste Salt essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper essential for seasoning
For the Topping
  • 1 loaf Baguette or Crusty Bread toasting is crucial
  • 2 cups Gruyère or Swiss Cheese Gruyère is preferred

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup
  1. Sear the beef short ribs in a large Dutch oven with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  2. Caramelize thinly sliced yellow onions in the same pot with unsalted butter for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Return the seared short ribs to the pot, adding beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme, then bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer the soup on low heat for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. Remove short ribs, shred the meat, and return it to the soup.
  7. Preheat the broiler, ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette and Gruyère, then broil until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allowing onions to caramelize fully enhances their sweetness. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.

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